Mainframe Programmer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.

• Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment.

• Install new z/OS releases (2.3,2.4,2.5) as they become available and configure to

support requirements.

• Upgrade z/os Versions from 2.3 to 2.5 and above.

• Upgrade z/VM and maintenance support from 6.4 to latest versions.

• Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not

adversely affect production operations.

• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support.

• Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that

will interface with system software.

• Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.

• Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments.

• Analyses requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems.

• Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing.

• Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes;

• Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability.

• Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems.

• Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner